Beneath the surface #14
August 13, 2008 – 6:02 pm
Bible reading: 2 Samuel, chapters 19-20
Probably one of the gravest dangers for a leader is self-absorption. A leader can become so engrossed with them self that the people God wants them to lead they neglect. Their followers may even feel responsible for their leader’s condition.
Leaders need to be always clear about what their priorities should be and not allow those priorities to become lost through excessive personal focus. Solomon was wise to write
"There is a time to cry and a time to laugh,
A time to grieve and time to dance" (Ecclesiastes 3:4)
This was a time for celebration and dancing for David but he chose instead to grieve and as a result he burdened his people unnecessarily.
It is adviseable that I be a strong pillar for the people. When my needs surface and I feel grief, pain or loneliness and I require attention and support, I should gain that from a small closed circle of advisors.
Jesus often drew Peter, James and John aside with him, even from his remaining team. This was a wise leadership step for sure because the leader is supported but not at the expense of being considered weak and incapable of assuming leadership.
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